Lowest-profile lens caps?

[JasonT]

Hey all! I've got a nightforce NXS 8-32 x 56 mounted on my target gun with a Heavy varmint taper. The bottom of the objective bell is only about 3/32" from the barrel...I've tried butler creek flip up lens caps and they're a really tight squeeze..do you guys have any recommendations? I don't want to stress the scope tube.

 

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Hey all! I've got a nightforce NXS 8-32 x 56 mounted on my target gun with a Heavy varmint taper. The bottom of the objective bell is only about 3/32" from the barrel...I've tried butler creek flip up lens caps and they're a really tight squeeze..do you guys have any recommendations? I don't want to stress the scope tube.

Get the Aadmount caps. You can easily file the bottom to fit.

 

[JasonT]

Those look extremely strong! But they are quite expensive - could I file the butler creek caps the same way?

 

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Those look extremely strong! But they are quite expensive - could I file the butler creek caps the same way?

I would be concerned about the BC not holding on once filed away, plus that gummy material would be hard to file. But the caps are cheap enough, why not try?

 

[JasonT]

Yea I guess it couldn't hurt - what's $5 when you're dealing with a custom rifle w/ a Nightforce scope right?

 

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Yea I guess it couldn't hurt - what's $5 when you're dealing with a custom rifle w/ a Nightforce scope right?

That's why I'm kind surprised you weren't willing to spring for the Aadmount caps. ;-)

 

[JasonT]

I guess it's just about whether I want to spend $100 on those vs $100 on bullets/powder...haha